Sports Briefing: After Stellar Career, Titans’ Andre Johnson Abruptly Retires

Andre Johnson, 35, has not publicly discussed his decision, but Tennessee Coach Mike Mularkey said the receiver’s mind was clearly made up.

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In 1997, a Cleveland Title in Writing, Until the Story Changed

Facing deadline pressure, a reporter typed out a lead sentence in the bottom of the ninth inning in Game 7 pronouncing the Indians the world champions. But the game wasn’t over.

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Cubs, Known for Big Bats, Can Also Win With Gloves

The defense of the Cubs has been as important to their success this year as their high-powered offense, as seen in the fielding gems Chicago turned in its Game 5 victory over the Indians.

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World Series Draws Most Viewers Since Red Sox’ Sweep in ’04

Through five games, the World Series has attracted an average of 19.3 million viewers, the most since 2004, when Boston won its first title in 86 years.

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On College Football: A.P. Poll About to Take a Back Seat to College Football Playoff Rankings

The Associated Press poll once determined the national champion, but now the playoff selection committee, set to release its initial 2016 rankings on Tuesday, has the definitive list.

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Unreleased Report Raises Questions About AIBA, Boxing’s Governing Body

An investigation into AIBA that was completed more than a year ago focused on a $10 million loan from a company in Azerbaijan to help pay for a new league in North America.

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In a Copyright Case, Justices Ponder the Meaning of Fashion

The case before the Supreme Court concerns cheerleaderers’ uniforms, but the implications for the world of fashion are vast.

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Creating a Monster in Cleveland

After a 52-year championship sports drought, Cleveland has emphatically ended the spell.

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In Cleveland’s Sports Revival, They Were Champions First

Before the Cavs won the N.B.A. title and the Indians advanced to the World Series, the Monsters won the Calder Cup and Stipe Miocic won the U.F.C. heavyweight title.

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N.B.A. Schedule: Here’s What to Watch This Week

The Chicago Bulls square off against the Boston Celtics on Wednesday for the second time this season. Each team has hopes of breaking the Cleveland Cavaliers’ stranglehold on the Eastern Conference.

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The World Series At Wrigley

A city of characters showed up en masse to cheer for the home team.

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With Dak Prescott’s Cowboys Winning, Few Clamor for Romo’s Return

The Cowboys announced Prescott would start the team’s next game, against the Browns, but after that, and with Tony Romo back, it was still unclear.

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Judge Tells N.F.L. to Reveal Some Secrets About Concussions

The league has been ordered to let insurance companies learn how its medical officials handled concussions.

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Indians’ Goal Now: One Win in Cleveland

“We’re in a good position, still,” said Mike Napoli, the Indians’ first baseman. “We’re up three to two, heading home.”

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On Baseball: The Bullpen Series

Limited work for the starters, more work for the best relievers — is the story of this World Series.

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Surprising Dominika Cibulkova Captures WTA Finals In Singapore – Mondays with Bob Greene

Mondays with Bob Greene   STARS Dominika Cibulkova beat Angelique Kerber 6-3 6-4 to win the BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore in Singapore Andy Murray beat Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 6-3 7-6 (6) to win the Erste Bank Open in Vienna, Austria Marin Cilic beat Kei Nishikori 6-1 7-6 (5) to win the Swiss Indoors in Basel, [...]

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Sports Briefing: Hat Trick Lifts Rangers Over Lightning

Michael Grabner scored three goals to lead the Rangers over Tampa Bay, 6-1, at Madison Square Garden.

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Cubs 3, Indians 2 | Cleveland leads series, 3-2: Cubs Stay Alive With a 3-2 Victory, Pushing Series to Game 6

Closer Aroldis Chapman persevered through some drama to get the final eight outs for Chicago.

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Red Bulls and N.Y.C.F.C. Held Scoreless as the M.L.S. Semifinals Begin

The Impact beat the Red Bulls, 1-0, and Toronto beat N.Y.C.F.C., 2-0, in the opening matches of the two-match semifinals.

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Saints 25, Seahawks 20: Saints Switch Gears and Grind Down Seahawks With Run

Drew Brees wound up short of his typical passing numbers, but the Saints pulled out a victory they sorely needed to try to climb back into the N.F.C. playoff picture.

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Falcons 33, Packers 32: With Aaron Rodgers Stifled, Matt Ryan and Falcons Find a Way to Win

Ryan threw an 11-yard touchdown pass to Mohamed Sanu with 31 seconds remaining, rallying the Atlanta Falcons to victory over Aaron Rodgers and the visiting Green Bay Packers.

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Islanders 5, Maple Leafs 1: Leafs’ Phenom Auston Matthews Stirs Cheers in Islanders’ Domain

Matthews and his Toronto teammates will probably prefer to forget his first New York foray.

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Indians Starter Corey Kluber Emerges as a Postseason Powerhouse

Kluber, who won the 2014 American League Cy Young Award, has a 4-1 record in five playoff starts, with a 0.89 E.R.A.

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Kris Bryant Takes Lessons From Ted Williams’s Batting Bible

Even if Williams becomes a little more lost to history with each passing year, his philosophies are alive and well in his 1971 book, “The Science of Hitting.”

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About Terry Francona’s Legacy? ‘Not on My Mind,’ He Says

“Never,” Francona, the Indians manager, said. “Never once. You know why? I don’t care. I like what I’m doing.” Then he reconsidered.

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Sports of The Times: Six Concussions Later, Jordan Reed Fears Heartache of Losing Football

The Redskins’ Jordan Reed recognizes the health risks of head injuries, but he eagerly returned to the field Sunday to continue his emerging N.F.L. career.

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World Series Game 5: Cubs Get One More Chance Against Indians

With a 3-1 lead in the Series, the Cleveland Indians will have to beat the Cubs for third straight game at Wrigley Field to win the championship.

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Sports Business: One-and-Done System Gets a Documentary. Call It a Farce.

Ben Simmons, the subject of “One & Done,” knew that he would enter the N.B.A. draft after one season at Louisiana State. So why pretend?

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Jets 31, Browns 28: Jets Delay Celebration in Cleveland, Rallying Past Browns

A city that has euphorically followed the Cavaliers’ and the Indians’ runs got another dose of despair as a Jets comeback left the Browns 0-8 for the first time since 1975.

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World Series Ticket to Wrigley Fulfills a 71-Year-Old Promise by Brothers

In 1945, Frank Colletti’s brothers went to the World Series without him but vowed they would take him to the Cubs’ next one. On Friday, his nephew did.

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On Pro Basketball: The Knicks’ Derrick Rose Should Pick a Low Profile Role Model

Rose does not need to play like the M.V.P. he once was. He should model his game after the Grizzlies’ Mike Conley, Jr., who gets the job done and gets paid well for it.

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On Baseball: A Narrow Path of Hope Remains for the Cubs

“It’s just been abnormal in some ways,” Cubs Manager Joe Maddon said of how the Indians have flummoxed opponents while marching through the playoffs and to within one win of claiming the World Series.

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College Football Briefing: Huskies Stay Perfect With One Exquisite Punt and One Explosive Return

Dante Pettis returned a punt 58 yards for a late touchdown as No. 4 Washington held off No. 17 Utah, 31-24, in Salt Lake City to remain undefeated.

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Sports Briefing: Angelique Kerber Will Play for WTA Finals Title

Kerber, the newly crowned world No. 1, crushed Agnieszka Radwanska, the defending champion, by 6-2, 6-1 to advance to the final in the tour’s end-of-season championship in Singapore.

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Indians 7, Cubs 2: Indians Rout Cubs and Move to Within One Win of Series Title

Cleveland starter Corey Kluber pitched his second solid game of the Series and received plenty of offensive support, with Carlos Santana and Jason Kipnis hitting home runs.

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Knicks 111, Grizzlies 104: Knicks Let Lead Slip Against Grizzlies, but Still Hold On

In a 111-104 win over Memphis, the Knicks turned what appeared to be a triumphant homecoming into a white-knuckle affair as an 18-point lead wasted away.

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Indians Closer Cody Allen Takes His Game to Another Level

With 10 scoreless innings, 18 strikeouts and six saves in this postseason, he is reaching the heights of Andrew Miller, his more celebrated teammate.

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Michigan 32, Michigan State 23: Michigan Defeats Michigan State in a Big Ten Mismatch

The undefeated Wolverines have gained the upper hand against the Spartans, their archrival, who have yet to win a conference game.

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Jose Fernandez Had Cocaine and Alcohol in System When He Died in Boat Crash

It is not clear if the Marlins pitcher, 24, was steering his boat at the time it crashed on Sept. 25, killing him and two friends.

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Letters to the Editor

Reader sound off on the latest headlines in Sports.

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Rangers’ Jimmy Vesey Shows His Skill, and Toughness

Vesey, a Harvard star who has four goals this season, takes great pride in being more than a prolific scorer. He can be physical and punishing.

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A Back Door Into the Marathon Connects Runners With a Cause

Running for charity has helped runners beat the lottery and secure a bib in the New York City Marathon. Many say they have found a sense of purpose along the way.

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At Yale, Theo Epstein Made a Splash as Newspaper’s Sports Editor

In 1993, just before Yale’s football game against Harvard, Epstein, then the student paper’s sports editor, wrote that it was time for Carmen Cozza to step down as Yale’s coach.

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N.F.L. Offenses Are Changing, So Some Offensive Linemen Are Shrinking

Undersize linemen, akin to baby grand pianos, appear to be a growing demographic thanks in part to changing styles that require quicker players.

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Who Owns Cheerleader Uniform Designs? It’s up to the Supreme Court

The court will hear a case about whether Varsity Brands, the giant of cheerleading apparel, should keep its copyrights on certain decorations, like chevrons or stripes.

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Jets Look to Recapture Passing Magic

Brandon Marshall is hoping to recreate last year’s on-field success with Ryan Fitzpatrick on Sunday in Cleveland.

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Unhittable? Aroldis Chapman and His 105 M.P.H. Fastball

Even major league hitters struggle against the blazing pitches of the Chicago Cubs’ closer. But some of them manage to get hits off him.

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On Baseball: Javier Baez Is Conquered, This Time, in a Game Bursting With Pressure

Baez, an exuberant young slugger, embodied the Cubs’ nagging problems with patient hitting as he struck out to end the game in the bottom of the ninth.

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Josh Tomlin Found Inspiration in Opponents’ Stands

The Indians’ starter in their Game 3 World Series victory was calmed by the presence of his father, who has used a wheelchair since he was partially paralyzed in August.

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After Scandal, and With Staff Intact, Baylor Keeps Winning

The Bears are facing new revelations from a sexual assault scandal, but at 6-0 they are also in the heat of the national championship race.

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On Baseball: Andrew Miller Is Called Upon for the Fifth Inning. Rollie Fingers Can Relate

Fingers, a reliever who earned 341 saves over 17 seasons, set the precedent followed by Indians Manager Terry Francona’s strategy in Game 3 of the World Series.

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Indians 1, Cubs 0 | Cleveland leads series, 2-1: Indians’ Pitchers Roar to Life, and the Cubs’ Bats Fall Silent

The one thing that could betray the Cubs in their quest to end a 108-year championship drought is their bats.

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Miming Photo in End Zone? Negative, the N.F.L. Says

The N.F.L. fined Giants defensive end Owa Odighizuwa $12,154 for an unsportsmanlike-conduct penalty issued after he pretended to take a picture in the end zone after a touchdown.

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The 1970 Mexican Grand Prix Was One of Passion and Chaos

The fans were so fired up that two star drivers spoke to them to restore order. That didn’t prevent an invasion of the track at the finish.

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Grand Prix Royalty, Looking to Rebound

The Williams race team has won one event in 11 years, but refuses to be counted out — even if no one’s making any promises.

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A Young Driver’s Defensive Tactics Divide Rivals

The Dutchman Max Verstappen of the Red Bull team makes last-second moves that earn scorn and praise from other drivers.

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Why Some Drivers Are Hired, Despite Their Records

Teams turn to data, not just wins and losses, to determine the best fit. ‘You can analyze everything. And you can’t fool the data.’

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For Race Fans in Mexico, Native Sons on Overlapping Paths

A homecoming for Sergio Pérez and Esteban Gutiérrez, who have followed similar journeys from go-karts to the Mexican Grand Prix.

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Mexico’s Formula One Evokes Go-Karts at Slippery Speeds

Drivers look forward to the second race at the redesigned course, where high altitude poses special challenges.

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Echo of Jeremy Lin’s Glory Days as Nets Win Home Opener

The Nets, unsung and inexperienced, engineered a 103-94 victory over the Indiana Pacers, and Lin finished with 21 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists.

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New Trend in Baseball: Custom Cleats for the Polished Player

Over the past few years, players have increasingly shown their personality by what they wear on their feet during games.

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Chicago Cubs’ Fortunes Have Changed, but Wrigley Field Remains a Site of Pilgrimage

Some Chicago taverns are charging hundreds of dollars for fans to watch the Cubs’ home games in the World Series.

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Women to Be Included in Premier U.S. Big-Wave Surfing Contest

Organizers of the Titans of Mavericks, held off the northern coast of California, agreed to invite six women to compete for a $30,000 purse.

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Knicks Need Time to Regroup (or Just to Group)

An opening-night rout at Cleveland showed that the team remains a work in progress, with new players not yet meshing and the triangle offense still a puzzlement.

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World Series Game 3: Cubs and Indians Look for an Edge at Wrigley

Wrigley Field hosts its first World Series game since 1945 as the Cubs and Indians play for a 2-1 series lead.

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Worse Than Lacking Discipline, the Jacksonville Jaguars Are Without Answers

Gus Bradley’s team has committed costly personal foul penalties in consecutive losses to Oakland and Tennessee.

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Global Sports: Soccer Without Headers? New Research Shows It’s Worth Discussing

A study by the University of Stirling in Scotland has found that a single session of heading the ball can significantly affect a player’s brain function and memory for 24 hours.

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With Headgear Here, Girls’ Lacrosse Just Got Safer. Or Did It?

The recent availability of headgear certified by the sport’s governing body comes amid a debate over whether the equipment will actually make the game rougher.

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On Soccer: Go to Borussia Dortmund, Young Man. And Maybe Even Stay.

Ousmane Dembélé did his research and concluded what other coveted players had: Dortmund has become soccer’s premier destination for young talent.

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N.F.L. Schedule: Here’s Who We Think Will Win in Week 8

The Patriots look to avenge their only loss, to Buffalo, and two exciting rookie quarterbacks clash in a game with N.F.C. East implications. Here’s what to expect.

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No One Is Looking at This Headline

You’re looking at Phil Heath, the six-time Mr. Olympia, who eats a lot of tilapia and works out in a strip-mall gym.

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Sports Briefing: Broncos’ C.J. Anderson Faces Long Recovery for Knee Surgery

Denver’s leading rusher was injured on the second carry of a 107-yard performance on Monday night.

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Playing Rugby, Representing ... Multiple Countries

Players’ ability to switch nationalities has small countries sensing an opening to reclaim veterans and boost their teams.

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Roddick Hands Philippoussis First PowerShares Series Loss of 2016 With Sherwood Country Club Title

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. – Andy Roddick ended the undefeated run of Mark Philippoussis on the PowerShares Series in 2016, defeating the Australian 6-2 in the one-set final Thursday at the SoCal Honda Dealers Helpful Cup at the Sherwood Country Club. The win was Roddick’s 13th career title on the PowerShares Series, the North American tennis [...]

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Sports of The Times: Where Are All the Minority Managers?

Baseball has no Latino managers and only two that are black. The Cubs third-base coach Gary Jones is more than qualified to be the third.

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Essay: A Baseball Writer Looks Back on 20 World Series

The Times’ Tyler Kepner attended his first World Series at age 8. On Sunday, he will see his 100th Series game in person.

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Gymnast Alleges U.S. Team Leaders Allowed Sexual Abuse

The lawsuit against Dr. Larry Nassar is the first to name the renowned national team leaders Bela and Martha Karolyi.

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Michigan’s Jabrill Peppers Has Many Positions and a Singular Role

In the undefeated Wolverines’ seven games this season, Peppers, a leading Heisman Trophy candidate, has played 12 positions, including defensive back, quarterback and punt returner.

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Mike McQueary Is Awarded $7.3 Million in Penn State Defamation Case

A jury found that the university defamed McQueary, a former assistant coach, after it became public that his testimony helped prosecutors charge Jerry Sandusky with child molestation.

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Essay: The Day a Cubs Manager Told Fans at Wrigley to Get a Job

Elia, whose tantrum in 1983 went viral without social media, stands as a reminder that baseball on the North Side of Chicago was not always a love story.

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Fantasy Football: Players to Start in Week 8

Look for productive games from quarterback Jameis Winston, running back Christine Michael and receiver T.Y. Hilton.

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The Buzz Is Back in Edmonton? The Oilers Must Have a Prodigy

Connor McDavid, 19, who has been compared to Wayne Gretzky, has led the team to its best start since the 1985-86 season.

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30 Seconds With Willis Reed

The long-retired N.B.A. center recently spoke about the new Knicks and his team’s old philosophy.

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10 Things the N.B.A. Openers Taught Us

Among them: The Warriors may need time to jell, the 76ers may be competitive and the Cavaliers still have it.

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On Baseball: Kyle Schwarber Returns, and It’s Like He Never Left

Before Schwarber, no position player had ever gotten his first hit of a season in the World Series.

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How a Run-Walk Strategy Might Help Your Marathon

Marathon participants who walked part of their course were fresher and had faster average miles than those who ran all the way.

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Wayward Curveballs, Bungled Grounders and Missed Throws Add Up in Indians’ Loss

Trevor Bauer struggled on the mound after a long layoff, but Cleveland’s problems extended all over in its Game 2 loss to the Chicago Cubs.

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Anthony Davis Puts Up 50 Points in Opener, but Pelicans Still Fall

Davis was dominant in his first game of the N.B.A. season, but he did not get enough help in a 107-102 loss to the Denver Nuggets.

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Game 1 of World Series Draws Most Viewers Since 2009

The Chicago Cubs have drawn the most viewers throughout the postseason, and that momentum carried into Tuesday’s series opener.

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Sports Briefing: Nets’ Rally Falls Short in Opener at Boston

Isaiah Thomas had 25 points and 9 assists as the Celtics survived a late scare to beat the visiting Nets, 122-117, in the season opener for both teams.

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Cubs 5, Indians 1 | Series tied, 1-1: Cubs Pull Even in World Series as Indians’ Play Proves Sloppier Than Weather

In a slow-paced, inelegant game that still finished before heavy rain arrived, Jake Arrieta carried the longest no-hit bid in a World Series game since 1969.

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Star Catcher’s Rejection of Indians Paved the Way for Roberto Perez

The All-Star Jonathan Lucroy vetoed a trade to Cleveland and ended up with the Texas Rangers, setting Perez up to start the World Series opener behind the plate.

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Antidoping Officials Issue Call to WADA for New Leadership

Officials repeated a recommendation they made in August: that no antidoping decision-maker hold a policy-making position within a sports organization.

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Party at Napoli’s? Indians Fans Hope He Brings the Celebration to Them

Mike Napoli, a free-spirited, 35-year-old former catcher, has helped lead three different American League teams to the World Series in the past six years.

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World Series Game 2: Cubs Look to Rebound Against Indians

Down 0-1, the Cubs turn to last year’s ace, Jake Arrieta to even the series. Stay here for inning-by-inning updates and analysis.

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How to Run Across the Country Faster Than Anyone

It takes more than training to complete a transcontinental run. You need a crew and the belief that you’re part of something greater than yourself.

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TV Viewership Falls in N.F.L. and Premier League: A Blip, or Something Worse?

The startling, double-digital declines in TV viewership raise questions about whether the football and soccer leagues have reached their peak.

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Spurs 129, Warriors 100: Warriors Blown Out by Spurs in Opener

Kawhi Leonard scored a career-high 35 points and the Spurs emphatically spoiled Kevin Durant’s first game for Golden State in a rout.

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Can’t You Hear the 1948 Whistle Blowin’

Retracing part of the train route the Indians took in 1948 after winning their last World Series, on their way from Boston to meet the giddy denizens of Cleveland.

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World Series Game 2 Moved Up an Hour

First pitch will come about 7:08 P.M. because of threatened rain in Cleveland.

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On Baseball: After 71 Years, Cubs’ World Series Return Falls Flat

The last time the Cubs played a Series game, in 1945, they gave up five runs in the first inning. This year was a little better.

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On College Football: Eligibility Rules Leave Top N.F.L. Prospects Walking a Perilous Tightrope

The league’s entry requirements, N.C.A.A. rules on amateurism and football’s demanding nature mean players must give at least three years to their universities while risking career-ending injuries.

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Indians 6, Cubs 0 | Cleveland leads series, 1-0: Indians Shut Out the Cubs in Game 1 of the World Series

Dominant pitching performances by the Indians’ Corey Kluber and Andrew Miller and two home runs by Roberto Perez led Cleveland to victory.

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Joe Namath Apologizes for Criticism of Jets’ Geno Smith

After Smith injured his knee in the second quarter against the Ravens, he stood on the sideline for the second half. Namath questioned the extent of Smith’s injury, which turned out to be a torn A.C.L.

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In Aroldis Chapman and Andrew Miller, Yankees’ Influence Is Felt at the World Series

The Yankees traded Miller to the Cleveland Indians and Chapman to the Chicago Cubs this season, and both have been crucial in helping their teams reach this point.

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Cavaliers 117, Knicks 88: LeBron James Puts Up Triple-Double as Cavaliers Crush Knicks in Opener

James had 19 points, 14 assists and 11 rebounds for his 43rd career triple-double, and Kyrie Irving scored 29 points, equaling reigning champion Cleveland’s margin of victory.

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Simone Schaller, Hurdler Who Competed in 1932 Olympics, Dies at 104

Ms. Schaller was believed to be the be the last surviving competitor of the 1932 Summer Games and the oldest living Olympian.

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Carlos Alberto Torres, 72, Scorer of Memorable Goal for Brazil, Dies

Carlos Alberto, the captain of Brazil’s World Cup team in 1970, blasted home the goal after a pass from Pelé in a 4-1 win over Italy in the final.

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Kyle Schwarber Admits He May Cry Over His Unlikely Return to Action

Joe Maddon likes to take chances: Schwarber, who hasn’t faced major league pitching since April, will bat fifth in Game One of the World Series.

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On Baseball: Theo Epstein and Terry Francona Have Their Players’ Backs

The Cubs’ architect and the Indians’ manager have succeeded by building absolute trust with players conditioned to view authority figures with suspicion.

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On Soccer: Push to Develop Young Players Revives A.C. Milan

Manuel Locatelli, an 18-year-old midfielder, and Gianluigi Donnarumma, a 17-year-old goalkeeper, have helped carry Milan toward the top of the Serie A standings.

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DraftKings and FanDuel to Pay $6 Million Each to Settle New York Claims

An investigation by the state attorney general’s office found that the companies, which plan to merge, had employed false and deceptive advertising practices, misleading novice players.

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Athletes in Sex Assault Case Can Play. Just Not at Home, Restraining Order Says.

The order prohibits five University of Minnesota players from being near a student’s apartment and place of employment, which happens to be where they play their home games.

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World Series Game 1: Cubs and Indians Look for Early Edge

One team will end a very long championship drought. The other will remain lovable losers. Stay here for inning-by-inning updates and analysis from Cleveland.

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Giants Release Josh Brown After Documents Showed Abuse

Newly released police documents disclosed the kicker’s history of domestic abuse.

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Giants Release Josh Brown After Documents Showed Abuse

Newly released police documents disclosed the kicker’s history of domestic abuse.

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John John Florence Clinches His First World Surfing Title

The title almost seemed inevitable for the 24-year-old native of Oahu, Hawaii, who is known for his comfort in dangerous waves.

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When Linsanity Happened

Linsanity reverberates today. We look back on it — the good, the bad and the gaffes — on the eve of Jeremy Lin's return to New York as a member of the Nets.

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Essay: I Was Never Jackie Chan, and I’m Not Jeremy Lin

Jeremy Lin is a good basketball player, but also on the shortlist of famous Asians invoked in racist taunts.

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Brock Osweiler Shows Broncos They’re Better Off Without Him

The quarterback left Denver for a big contract in Houston, but the Broncos are doing just fine behind Trevor Siemian, who beat the Texans, 27-9, on Monday night.

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Warriors’ Aesthetic Is Basketball Ballet

The beauty of the pass-first style that Golden State rode to a 73-9 record last season is that it looks deceptively unscripted. But that’s not the case.

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Op-Ed Contributor: The Cubs Reach the Promised Land. Now What?

Can the team, and its fans, adjust to being winners?

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Arian Foster, Worn Down by Injuries, Announces Immediate Retirement

Foster, a running back who had joined the Dolphins this year, said in a statement that his body “just can’t take the punishment this game asks for any longer.”

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Yankees Plan Stadium Changes to Fight Attendance Drop

A children’s play zone and new and expanded open-air patio bars were among the changes to Yankee Stadium announced by the team, which will remove nearly 2,100 seats.

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Chicago Cubs, Loaded With Talent, May Get Kyle Schwarber Back From Injury

Schwarber’s rehabilitation has gone well after tearing his anterior cruciate ligament in an April collision with his teammate Dexter Fowler.

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World Series Preview: For Cubs or Indians, Decades of Waiting Are Nearly Over

The Cubs have never played a World Series game on television. The Indians are trying to follow in the Cavaliers’ footsteps.

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On Pro Basketball: LeBron James Remains a Rock Amid N.B.A.’s Changing Terrain

In a whirlwind off-season, Kevin Durant moved to the Warriors, and Dwyane Wade went to the Bulls. The Cavaliers look the same, and they’re thankful for that.

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Once a Die-Hard Cubs Fan, Jason Kipnis Is Now Trying to Extend Their Misery

Kipnis, the Cleveland Indians’ second baseman, has ivy in his blood: “I dreamed about, as a kid, playing in the World Series at Wrigley Field.”

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Cleveland Indians Fans Hope That Ghosts of Past Are Put to Rest

A group of workers at an Ohio beverage warehouse are counting on Manager Terry Francona and players like Francisco Lindor and Andrew Miller to give them an overdue championship.

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Too Good to Be Ignored: Women Who Reached the Top in Sports

A New Book, “Game Changers: The Unsung Heroines of Sports History,” looks at women who overcame tremendous obstacles.

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Geno Smith Has Torn Knee Ligament; Jets Turn to Ryan Fitzpatrick Again

Smith, who had replaced Fitzpatrick as the Jets starter last week, sustained a torn anterior cruciate ligament against the Ravens.

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The Big League Prospect Who Became a Mob Hit Man

Baseball scouts used to scrutinize Maury Lerner’s every move. Then F.B.I. agents were the ones watching.

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N.B.A. Schedule: Here’s What to Watch This Week

The 2016-17 N.B.A. season kicks off on Tuesday with games between the Knicks and the Cavaliers, the Jazz and the Trail Blazers and the Spurs and the Warriors.

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Russian Sports Official Suspended Over Doping Resigns

As deputy sports minister, Yuri D. Nagornykh was the highest-ranking Russian government official suspended in the wake of accusations of a state-run doping scheme.

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Ties in N.F.L. Are Rarer Now, but Still Unsatisfying

The Seahawks-Cardinals game on Sunday night was the sixth tie of the 21st century; the last 6-6 tie came in 1972.

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The Best Sellers: Filed Under Sports

The best-selling sports books in September 2016, according to the New York Times best-seller list.

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Moscow Win Sends Svetlana Kuznetsova To Singapore – Mondays with Bob Greene

Mondays with Bob Greene   STARS Pablo Carreno Busta beat Fabio Fognini 4-6 6-3 6-2 to win the VTB Kremlin Cup in Moscow, Russia Svetlana Kuznetsova beat Daria Gavrilova 6-2 6-1 to win the Kremlin Cup women’s singles in Moscow, Russia Richard Gasquet beat Diego Schwartzman 7-6 (4) 6-1 to win the European Open in [...]

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Sports Briefing: Dan Girardi’s Third-Period Goal Lifts Rangers Over the Coyotes

Josh Jooris and J.T. Miller also scored for the Rangers, while goaltender Henrik Lundqvist made 27 saves. The Rangers improved their record to 4-2-0.

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Cleveland Indians in 1948: A Story of Integration

Larry Doby and Satchel Paige were the first black players to be part of a major league championship.

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For Backers of the Lovable Losers, Winning It All Would Change Everything

Chicago’s long-suffering faithful look toward the possible end of a 108-year drought with unbridled joy, and a twinge of wistfulness.

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New York’s M.L.S. Teams Finish Strong

The Red Bulls and New York City F.C. claimed two playoff byes and the league scoring title.

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Eagles 21, Vikings 10: Sam Bradford Is Battered by Blitzes in Minnesota Vikings’ First Loss

The Philadelphia Eagles sacked Bradford six times and forced three turnovers in a 21-10 victory over the Vikings.

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Fantasy Sports Companies Near Settlement With New York State

DraftKings and FanDuel are close to an agreement with New York’s attorney general over claims that they engaged in false advertising, according to two people familiar with the discussions.

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Monday’s N.F.L. Matchup: Texans (4-2) at Broncos (4-2)

Denver has struggled to run the ball, but the Broncos will have a chance to stretch their collective legs against Houston’s atrocious run defense.

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True or False: Is Hillary Clinton, Native Chicagoan, a Cubs Fan?

A photograph posted on Twitter on Saturday night showed Mrs. Clinton, mouth agape in astonishment, as she watched the Cubs clinch a World Series berth. Some, though, question her loyalty to the team.

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Jets 24, Ravens 16: Jets, With Fitzpatrick Back at Quarterback, Top Ravens to Halt Skid

Ryan Fitzpatrick, benched last week, took over when Geno Smith hurt his knee in the second quarter. Somehow, the confusion seemed to catalyze the Jets’ attack.

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CHELSEA 4, MANCHESTER UNITED 0: Humiliation Is in the Air as Chelsea Routs Manchester United

In Jose Mourinho’s return, he doesn’t like what he hears from the fans and the coach of his former team.

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For Cavaliers, New Friends Are Gold (and Sterling Silver)

Like some other recent N.B.A. champions, Cleveland has taken the Larry O’Brien Trophy on tour, but the extent to which they have embraced the trophy is unique.

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GIANTS 17, RAMS 10: Giants Use Four Interceptions to Defeat the Rams in London

Case Keenum threw his last interception of the day to Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie in the end zone with 50 seconds left to play.

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N.F.L. Scores: Vikings Show Eagles a New QB; Patriots Hungry for Steelers

The undefeated Vikings take on the Eagles, while Tom Brady and the Patriots get a shot at the Steelers without Ben Roethlisberger. Live scores and updates.

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No Joy in Football? N.F.L. Celebration Penalties Rise Sharply

The league says it has not changed its rules on celebrations; it has only asked officials to pay more attention to enforcing the existing rules.

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On Baseball: Cubs Banish Decades of Anguish From Wrigley

The Cubs will play in their first World Series in 71 years filled with confidence, a feeling not usually associated with the franchise.

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College Football: Penn State Topples Ohio State After Blocked Field-Goal Attempt

The Nittany Lions returned the blocked kick 60 yards for a touchdown, taking the lead for good with less than five minutes left.

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On Baseball: After 70 Barren Seasons, Cubs Reach an Oasis

The Cubs had their chances over seven decades. Sometimes they came tantalizingly close, but they always managed to find a way to blow it. Not this time.

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Sports Briefing: Andrés Iniesta’s Injury Mars Barcelona’s Thrilling Win

Lionel Messi’s penalty kick in stoppage time at Valencia moved Barcelona to the top of the Spanish league.

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Rangers 4, Capitals 2: Two Goals From Jimmy Vesey Fuel Rangers’ Win Over Capitals

Vesey, a rookie, scored the tying and go-ahead goals three minutes apart in the second period.

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Cubs 5, Dodgers 0 | Chicago wins series, 4-2: Cubs Defeat Dodgers to Clinch First Pennant Since 1945

Willson Contreras and Anthony Rizzo hit home runs off Dodgers starter Clayton Kershaw to advance Chicago to the World Series, where the Cleveland Indians await.

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Alabama 33, Texas A&M 14: Alabama’s Defense Offers Offensive Lift in Team’s Big Test

The Tide entered a bye week with an 8-0 overall record after a game in which its defense scored its ninth touchdown of the season.

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On Baseball: Theo Epstein’s Shrewd Moves Fortify Cubs With Impact Players

Trades have stocked Chicago’s roster, including half of its playoff pitching rotation, and even lesser names have helped sweeten package deals.

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N.B.A. Season Preview: Crystal Balls Show Cavaliers and Warriors Back in the Finals

The two teams who met in the finals last season are most likely to outclass the rest of the league once again.

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For New Islanders Announcer, a Place to Call Home

After a 10-year odyssey, Brendan Burke, 32, is relishing his first job with a major professional team.

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Battle Over Indians’ Name and Logo Moves to the World Series

A Native American advocacy group is planning to protest against the Chief Wahoo logo and the team’s name at all the upcoming World Series games in Cleveland.

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Essay: From Shared Dartmouth Floor, an Ascension for Alexi Pappas and Kyle Hendricks

Pappas competed for the Greece track and field team in the Rio Olympics this summer, and Hendricks is a starting pitcher for the Chicago Cubs.

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Jets Quarterback Bryce Petty Understands All Too Well How to Wait

Petty had to wait two seasons before becoming a starter at Baylor, and entering Sunday, 662 days after his last collegiate appearance, he will be on the bench for the Jets.

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In Baseball’s Postseason, Slumping Batters Embrace the Unorthodox

Baseball players’ relationships with their bats are personal. So when someone like the Cubs’ Anthony Rizzo is mired in a slump, sometimes some improvisation is necessary.

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Lara Gut Wins Opening Race of World Cup Season

The defending champion defeated Mikaela Shiffrin at Soelden, Austria, and then said, “I had to fight against my head as I had been thinking too much in the past 24 hours.”

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Sporting: Fly Fishing and the Art of Criminal Defense

Sometimes, a lawyer has to rely on other skills.

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More Coveted Than a Sack? A Jersey With a Single Digit

Turn on any college football game and it’s a safe bet that many of the best players will be wearing uniforms with low numbers, which have become a status symbol.

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Atlantic Coast Conference Chips Away at SEC’s Dominance

With improving defenses and an offense-first mentality featuring a stable of talented quarterbacks, the A.C.C.’s strength, top to bottom, has been upgraded.

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Yasiel Puig Has Cooled Down, but Dodgers Fans Don’t Seem to Care

Puig’s hitting has faltered significantly in the past two seasons, but he still holds a unique appeal in Los Angeles.

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After Unsteady Steps to Punish Domestic Violence, N.F.L. Faces Scrutiny Again

A six-game suspension was introduced after the Ray Rice case, but many players, including Giants kicker Josh Brown, have avoided punishment of that length.

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Keeping Score: Remember the Past, Cubs, but Avoid Repeating It

The Cubs need one more win to advance to the World Series, but the writer has seen it all before.

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When Blue Flags Come Out in Formula One, So Do the Tempers

The racing rule, which aims to make lapped cars allow faster ones to pass, has pit richer teams against poorer ones.

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W.N.B.A. Says Officials Erred Late in Game 5 of Finals

Officials missed a shot clock violation by the Sparks with 1:14 left in the deciding Game 5 Thursday, when Los Angeles beat the Minnesota Lynx, 77-76.

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Over-Under Prediction: Oregon and Cal Will Light Up Scoreboard

The over/under for the Oregon-California football game on Saturday, 89½, is the highest known total since 1980.

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Works in Progress: Good News, Brooklyn Skaters: Fat Kid Spot Is Coming Back

A makeshift skate park given that name is being expanded into Golconda Park, and anticipation about its completion is palpable.

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Sports of The Times: N.F.L. Shows It Doesn’t Really Care About Domestic Violence

In the case of Giants kicker Josh Brown, the league has showed that it hasn’t learned much since its mishandling of the Ray Rice case.

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Sports Business: N.F.L. Stadium in Vegas Is About an Ego Boost, Not an Economic One

Rarely has the economic rationale for a taxpayer-funded stadium been as flimsy as it is in Las Vegas’s case — and never has the subsidy been as high.

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N.F.L. Schedule: Here’s Who We Think Will Win in Week 7

The Seahawks look to bury the Cardinals in the N.F.C. West; the Steelers face the Patriots without Ben Roethlisberger. Here’s what to expect.

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On Baseball: Cubs Are Hitting, Winning and Defying the Ghosts

Not since Phil Cavarretta and Stan Hack and Harry (Peanuts) Lowrey ...

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Cubs 8, Dodgers 4 | Chicago leads series, 3-2: Jon Lester, Unfazed by Antics, Brings Chicago Cubs to Cusp of World Series

The Los Angeles Dodgers tried to distract Lester on the basepaths, but he threw seven innings of one-run ball as Chicago took a three-games-to-two lead in the N.L.C.S.

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Sparks 77, Lynx 76 | Los Angeles wins series, 3-2: With 3.1 Seconds Left, Los Angeles Sparks Seize W.N.B.A. Title

Nneka Ogwumike hit a short jumper to lift the Sparks past the Minnesota Lynx. It was the first title for Candace Parker, who finished with 28 points and 12 rebounds.

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Asian Tennis Seeks a Homegrown Star

Although Sania Mirza has again qualified for the WTA Finals in doubles, what the event really needs to generate regional buzz is a true women’s singles star from Asia, like Li Na.

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Wanted: Women to Coach Female Tennis Players

All but three of the top 50 players on the WTA Tour are coached by men. The issue is complex, but some see a generational shift on the way.

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With Serena Williams Out, WTA Finals Offer Peek at the Future

Williams, who has a shoulder injury, is missing the event for the second straight year, providing a preview of what tennis might look like when she retires.

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Indians’ Jose Ramirez Has Been Unlikely Hero as a Super Fill-In

Last season’s up-and-down shortstop has made a name for himself this year as a switch-hitter taking over in the outfield or at third base as needed.

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On College Basketball: Louisville’s Rick Pitino Claims Dominion, Except When Scandal Hits

Like any successful coach, Pitino has an obsessive attention to detail. Still, he insists, he had no knowledge of a staff member providing Louisville basketball recruits with stripteases and sex.

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From Gang Members to Goalies, an Anaheim Ducks Coach Wins Trust

His experience as a behavioral consultant has helped Sudarshan Maharaj, who is tasked with molding John Gibson into the Ducks’ franchise goaltender.

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American Pleads Guilty in FIFA Case for His Role in Bribes Worth Millions

Aaron Davidson, a sports marketing executive, was convicted in a federal court in Brooklyn on charges of racketeering conspiracy and wire fraud conspiracy.

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Josh Brown’s Admission of Domestic Abuse Surfaces, and N.F.L. Reopens Inquiry

In emails and journal entries released by the police, Brown wrote that he was “physically, emotionally and verbally” abusive to his wife.

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New England Patriots Are Wary of the Depleted Pittsburgh Steelers

Even without quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, the 4-2 Steelers are likely to test the 5-1 Patriots.

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Andrew Toles Goes From Frozen Foods to Dodgers’ Outfield

A $7.50-an-hour job at Kroger is a long way from Dodger Stadium.

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N.C.A.A. Charges Louisville’s Rick Pitino With Rules Violations in Sex Scandal

The charges against the coach and other staff in the men’s basketball program were related to a scandal in which a university employee provided prostitutes to players and recruits.

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On Baseball: Nine Games Into the Playoffs, Dodgers Are Still an Enigma

In Game 4, the Dodgers might have played their worst game of the season.

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Fantasy Football: Players to Start in Week 7

Signs point toward high-scoring weeks from Philip Rivers, Spencer Ware and Brandon Marshall in fantasy play.

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Cubs Thrash Dodgers to Even N.L.C.S. at Two Games Each

After being shut out two straight games, Chicago got homers from Anthony Rizzo and Addison Russell and piled up runs against a sloppy Los Angeles defense to win Game 4.

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Giants Kicker Josh Brown Admitted Abusing Wife, Police Evidence Shows

Brown admitted to domestic violence against his wife in a journal and emails, according to police documents released in Washington State on Wednesday.

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Sports Briefing: N.F.L.’s Concussion Protocol Gets a Change

The N.F.L. will require the athletic trainer in the press box to stay in contact with on-field doctors to help determine whether a player has a concussion.

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Baylor Under Federal Investigation Over Possible Title IX Violations

The inquiry, by the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, will examine whether Baylor violated the law in its handling of sexual assault claims on campus.

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Speed Is In for the Rangers, Especially Chris Kreider

Before a 2-1 loss to the Detroit Red Wings Wednesday, Rangers Coach Alain Vigneault said he was heartened by the fleetness of his four forward lines and younger defensive corps.

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Sparks’ Candace Parker Ignores Slights, Heeding Pat Summitt’s Lessons

Parker, left off the roster for the Rio Olympics and absent from the all-W.N.B.A. teams, has kept the focus instilled by Summitt, her college coach.

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On Soccer: Another English Club Cracks Under Barcelona’s Pressure

As Manchester City showed in a 4-0 shutout, whenever an emissary of the Premier League meets Barcelona, sooner or later, one of them is getting sent off.

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Raiders Owner Says He Is Firm on Moving Team to Las Vegas

With the approval of $750 million in public money for a new football stadium in Las Vegas, Mark Davis, the owner of the Oakland Raiders, reiterated his intention to relocate.

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Indians Defeat Blue Jays and Reach First World Series Since 1997

Cleveland will be seeking its first championship since 1948 after knocking out Toronto in the American League Championship Series.

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Russia Sports Minister Promoted to Deputy Prime Minister

Before his elevation to the newly created position, Vitaly Mutko was denied admittance to the 2016 Olympics after revelations of Russia’s state-run doping.

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Jury Finds in Favor of Derrick Rose and Co-Defendants

A jury on Wednesday found in favor of the Knicks guard and two of his friends in a federal civil suit filed by a woman who had accused them of rape.

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Geno Smith Replaces Ryan Fitzpatrick as Jets’ Quarterback

Two days after saying Fitzpatrick would remain as the Jets’ starter, Coach Todd Bowles picked Smith to lead the offense Sunday against Baltimore.

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Just Being Himself, in a Professional Women’s Hockey League

He goes by a different name and pronoun now, but Harrison Browne of the National Women’s Hockey League says coming out as a transgender man has been freeing.

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Trade Sports Cards? He Paints Them

Jonas Wood, whose show of portraits at the Anton Kern Gallery in Chelsea runs through Oct. 29, finds inspiration in the unlikeliest corners of the sports world.

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At 20, Dodgers’ Julio Urias Joins List of Baseball’s Youngest

Urias is set to become the youngest starter in postseason history. But what about other “youngest players”? What happened to them?

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On Baseball: The Mighty Cubs Are Missing Something Crucial: Runs

Through all of their empty postseasons since their last World Series title, in 1908, the Cubs have never had a scoring drought this long.

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On Soccer: The Five Months in Mexico That Shaped Pep Guardiola’s Philosophy

At the end of his playing days, the current Manchester City manager went out of his way to play for, and pick the mind of, a little-known coach he had always admired.

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Dodgers Shut Out Cubs Again and Take 2-1 N.L.C.S. Lead

Rich Hill gave host Los Angeles six innings of two-hit pitching, and Yasmani Grandal and Justin Turner each homered as Chicago starter Jake Arrieta yielded four runs in five innings.

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Sports Briefing: N.B.A. Executives Predict a Finals Rematch

The league’s general managers expect a third straight matchup between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors.

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The Cubs and Catalina

For three decades, the team, which is currently playing the Dodgers for the N.L. pennant, came to Catalina Island, off the coast of Los Angeles, to prepare for the season.

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Jury Hears Closing Arguments in Derrick Rose Case

A woman who has sued Rose and two others is not just seeking a payday, her lawyer said.

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Blue Jays 5, Indians 1 | Cleveland leads series, 3-1: Blue Jays Punch Hole in Indians’ Bullpen and Aura of Invincibility

Cleveland, which had won all six of its playoff games, missed a chance to clinch the A.L.C.S., with Toronto breaking open the game with two runs in the seventh.

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On Baseball: Kenley Jansen Went From Catcher to Dodgers Closer With Charlie Hough’s Help

Jansen struggled to hit for five minor league seasons, but the Dodgers organization saw potential in his arm, and Hough helped him develop it.

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Cubs Made Los Angeles a Home Before the Dodgers Did

The Cubs and the Dodgers, vying for the National League pennant, share some surprising common ground.

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On College Football: As Big 12 Stands Pat, Realignment Dominoes Stay Standing, for Now

Moving up through conference realignment has become a sport in itself, and not only for the most powerful programs.

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Bill Belichick Might Be a Mac Guy

The Patriots’ reticent coach goes on and on about how unhappy he is with the Microsoft Surface tablet.

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Keeping Score: An 0-3 Hole Is Huge, but the Blue Jays Have Hope

Several factors point to the possibility of an improbable comeback by Toronto against Cleveland in the American League Championship Series.

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6,000 Miles North of Hawaii

Advances in the design of wet suits have opened some of the most frigid reaches in the world to surfers seeking isolated adventures and unexplored waves.

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Indians 4, Blue Jays 2 | Cleveland leads series, 3-0: A Bloody Finger Sidelines Trevor Bauer Early, but the Indians Barely Blink

Mike Napoli had a solo homer and a run-scoring double as Cleveland moved within a game of clinching the A.L. pennant despite losing Bauer after just two-thirds of an inning.

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Cardinals 28, Jets 3: Early Promise of Jets’ Season Is Dealt Another Blow, by the Cardinals

Expected to be a contender this season, the Jets have lost five of their first six games and were left scrambling for a reason to believe things will get better.

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Rangers 7, Sharks 4: Chris Kreider Delivers Again in Rangers’ High-Scoring Win Over Sharks

Kreider had a goal and an assist for the third straight game, and Mats Zuccarello had a goal and two assists, and Ryan McDonagh and Derek Stepan each had two assists.

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Big 12 Says No to Expansion, Dashing the Hopes of Many Colleges

The unanimous decision hurts prominent institutions like Cincinnati, Connecticut and Houston, which desire entry to a Power 5 conference.

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On Baseball: Jake Arrieta Enters N.L.C.S. Carrying Fewer Innings and a Clearer Head

In anticipation of a lengthy playoff run, the Cubs intentionally had Arrieta throw about 40 fewer innings this season than last.

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As Crowds Grow for the Toronto Blue Jays, So Does Rowdy Behavior

A can of beer was thrown toward an Orioles outfielder during Toronto’s home victory in the American League wild-card game, and racial abuse of two Orioles players was also reported.

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On Soccer: An Anticipated Meeting Between Manchester United and Liverpool Falls Flat

The longtime rivals are in the process of reconstruction, as exhibited by an 0-0 draw in the Premier League that featured little excitement.

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P.A. Parenteau Completes the Devils-Islanders-Rangers Hat Trick

With two games under his belt as a member of the Devils, Parenteau has become the 10th N.H.L. player to play for the three New York metropolitan area teams.

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Cleveland Indians Can Use Logo and Name in Toronto, Says Canadian Judge

An indigenous activist challenged the use of the team’s name and its Chief Wahoo logo, but a judge quashed the last-minute attempt.

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Steelers Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger Has Knee Surgery

Roethlisberger, who tore a meniscus, will very likely miss Sunday’s game against the Patriots, but the timetable for his return is uncertain.

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Fred Slaughter, Who Helped U.C.L.A. Win Its First Basketball Championship, Dies at 74

Slaughter, a center, averaged 7.9 points and 8.1 rebounds per game when the Bruins went 30-0 in the 1963-64 season, winning the first of John Wooden’s 10 N.C.A.A. titles.

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Front Burner: A Deli Feast for Football Fans

A platter of corned beef, pastrami and other deli sandwich favorites is now available nationwide from Katz’s Delicatessen.

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No Joy in Football? N.F.L. Celebration Penalties Rise Sharply

The league says it has not changed its rules on celebrations; it has only asked officials to pay more attention to enforcing the existing rules.

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Nick Kyrgios Suspended for Rest of Year

Kyrgios gave little effort in Shanghai, even turning away before his opponent’s serve had crossed the net.

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Andy Murray Continues Bid for Top Spot as Novak Djokovic Loses – Mondays with Bob Greene

Mondays with Bob Greene   STARS Andy Murray beat Roberto Bautista Agut 7-6 (1) 6-1 to win the Shanghai Rolex Masters in Shanghai, China Peng Shuai beat Alison Riske 7-6 (3) 6-2 to win the Tianjin Open in Tianjin, China Caroline Wozniacki beat Kristina Mladenovic 6-1 6-7 (4) 6-2 to win the Prudential Hong Kong [...]

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Sports Briefing: Diamondbacks Name Mike Hazen as General Manager

Mike Hazen, who was the assistant G.M. for the Boston Red Sox during their World Series victory in 2013, was named executive vice president and G.M. of the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday.

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Dodgers 1, Cubs 0 | Series is tied, 1-1: Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw Leaves Cubs Flustered in Game 2

Kershaw delivered his best postseason start, guiding the Dodgers to a 1-0 win that evened the best-of-seven series at a game apiece.

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Lynx 85, Sparks 79 | Series is tied, 2-2: Lynx Hold Off Sparks to Force Game 5

Maya Moore scored 31 points, and Minnesota’s defense held Nneka Ogwumike and Candace Parker in check to help the Lynx even the series.

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Islanders 3, Ducks 2 | Overtime: Islanders Top Ducks in Overtime for First Win of Season

Brock Nelson and the captain John Tavares had goals in regulation, and Josh Bailey scored 54 seconds into overtime as the Islanders topped visiting Anaheim.

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How Baseball and Journalism Made Los Angeles and Chicago Rivals

With the Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers playing for the National League championship, newspapers in the two cities kicked off a skirmish. But did they go too far?

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After N.L.C.S. Chess Match, Joe Maddon and Dave Roberts Are Satisfied With Their Moves

Still, the two managers said they welcomed second-guessing of their decisions by fans.

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Javier Baez, Cubs’ Riveting Second Baseman, Is Leaving Mark on Playoffs

Baez, who stole home in Chicago’s N.L.C.S. Game 1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers, has emerged as a star in his first full season.

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Anthony Foley, 42, Dies; Carried a Rugby Club and Raised a Cup

Foley achieved international renown by leading his underdog Munster rugby club to a European championship, then became the team’s coach.

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New York Road Runners to Extend Doping Tests to Lower-Tier Races

Beginning in the spring, the organization that has tested elite athletes at the New York City Marathon, the nation’s largest marathon, will do the same at its local races.

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On Baseball: Indians’ Andrew Miller Slices Through Playoffs With Trusty Slider

The reliever has 17 strikeouts across seven and two-thirds shutout innings this postseason. Of his 55 pitches in the A.L.C.S, 31 have been sliders.

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Giants 27, Ravens 23: Giants End a Dismal Stretch With a Win Over the Ravens

The Giants had a rough start, with weak play and an injury to Odell Beckham Jr., but a 66-yard pass in the final minutes ended their losing streak at three games.

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Bills 45, 49ers 16: Colin Kaepernick Starts for 49ers, but Dividends Are Few Against Bills

Kaepernick, in his first start since last season, threw for a long touchdown but completed only 13 of 29 passes as Buffalo dropped San Francisco to 1-5.

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On Pro Basketball: Joakim Noah Is Living a Dream in Playing for the Knicks

Noah, who grew up in Brooklyn and was a Knicks fan as a child, made his debut in a preseason game Saturday at Madison Square Garden. “It was special,” he said.

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Sports of The Times: Martina Navratilova Is a Trailblazer in the Art of Speaking Out

Navratilova, who has won more Wimbledon titles than anyone else, admires what Colin Kaepernick and others are doing and has a long history of standing up for her own beliefs.

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N.F.L. Week 6: Can Colin Kaepernick’s Play Overshadow His Protest?

The 49ers quarterback gets his first start of the season against the Bills. Tom Brady looks to keep the Patriots rolling against the Bengals.

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Second-Ranked Ohio State Survives an Overtime Scare at No. 8 Wisconsin

Buckeyes quarterback J.T. Barrett threw a 7-yard touchdown pass, and the Ohio State defense sacked Badgers quarterback Alex Hornibrook on a fourth-and-goal for the victory.

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Cubs 8, Dodgers 4 | Chicago leads series, 1-0: Dodgers’ Late-Inning Gamble Backfires in Cubs’ Timely Grand Slam

Walks forced Cubs closer Aroldis Chapman out of the game in favor of pinch-hitter Miguel Montero, but also loaded the bases. And with one powerful swing, Montero brought his Cubs home.

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Clayton Kershaw, Fresh Off His First Save, Prepares for Another Start

Kershaw will take the mound for the Dodgers on Sunday, three days after his relief appearance clinched their spot in the National League Championship Series.

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Dennis Byrd, Former Jets Player, Is Killed in Car Crash in Oklahoma

Byrd, 50, a former defensive lineman, had recovered after being temporarily paralyzed in a 1992 game.

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Indians 2, Blue Jays 1 Cleveland leads series, 2-0: Indians, With a Surprise Starter, Silence the Blue Jays Again

Josh Tomlin allowed only three hits in five and two-thirds innings in place of Trevor Bauer, who injured his right pinkie while working on a drone.

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Manchester City’s Winless Run Hits 3 Games

Manchester City had two penalty kicks saved and needed a 72nd-minute goal by Nolito to earn a 1-1 draw against visiting Everton on Saturday in England’s Premier League.

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On Soccer: Bob Bradley, a Premier League Pioneer, Reaches a Somewhat Hostile Destination

Bradley, the first North American to manage in the Premier League, faces doubts, none of which were likely to abate after Swansea City lost.

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Keeping Score: Time (It Takes to Complete a Game) Isn’t on M.L.B.’s Side

Even in a season where the length of games ticked up, Game 5 between the Dodgers and the Nationals stands out, taking 4 hours 32 minutes to complete.

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On Baseball: Indians’ Future May Rest in the Hands of Their Young Shortstop Francisco Lindor

Lindor’s home run won Game 1 of the American League Championship Series, and many see him as a foundation player for the franchise.

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In a Pioneering Moment for the W.N.B.A., Players Unite in Protests Over Injustices

W.N.B.A. players were among the first to stage protests over the issues of race, violence and policing in the United States, and they have held firm over the course of the league’s 20th season.

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Quentin Groves, Former Auburn Star, Dies in His Sleep at 32

Groves, a defensive end, was visiting Trinidad, his wife’s native country.

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To Entice Oakland Raiders, $750 Million Is Approved for Las Vegas Stadium

In a narrow decision, the Nevada Legislature opened the doors for the relocation of an N.F.L. franchise.

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Keeping Score: Minnows of the Sports World Nip the Titles From the Whales

Most of the titleholders in American professional sports are small-market franchises, a situation in need of correction.

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Darrelle Revis and David Harris Are Optimistic About Return to Jets’ Lineup

Revis and Harris are trying to recover from hamstring injuries in time for Monday night’s game against the Arizona Cardinals.

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With a Little Luck for a Change, the Cubs Amassed a Fortune

The Cubs’ revival as the best team in the majors arose in part because they had some breaks that allowed a center fielder, a pitcher and a manager to fall into their laps.

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Houston’s Coach Pecks Away at Football’s Macho Culture, a Kiss at a Time

Tom Herman’s rite of kissing and hugging his players has earned praise from psychologists who say players are motivated by a desire to be in connected communities.

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Everybody Hates a Winner: A Brooklyn High School Football Coach Inspires and Exasperates

The dismissal of Bruce Eugene, the coach of the Grand Street Campus Wolves in Brooklyn, has locked players, parents and administrators in a bitter dispute.

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Sports Briefing: Louisville Sews Up Win After a Mistake by Duke

A roughing the kicker penalty on a missed field goal set up a touchdown run by Cardinals quarterback Lamar Jackson

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Indians 2, Blue Jays 0 | Cleveland leads series, 1-0: After Odd Injury, Indians Strike First in A.L.C.S. Against Blue Jays

Cleveland won Game 1, the importance of which was underscored by the news that their Game 2 starter had cut the pinkie on his pitching hand while fixing a drone.

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Accuser’s Acquaintances Testify as Derrick Rose Trial Nears End

Proceedings will resume on Tuesday with final witnesses and possibly closing arguments.

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Dodgers’ Dave Roberts Isn’t Managing Like a Rookie

Whether going to his setup man in the third inning or his ace starter in the ninth, Roberts is making all the right moves.

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On Baseball: To Achieve in the Postseason, Relieve

Dominant starters are no longer the norm, as playoff teams are relying more on an aggressive use of their bullpens to carry them to success.

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Tim Tebow is a Hit With the Fans and Hitless on the Field

The former N.F.L. quarterback is clearly good for business, but whether baseball is good for him remains to be seen.

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Team Sky Tried to Rise Above Doping and Landed in an Ethics Quagmire

Many, including members of the successful British cycling team itself, believe it is pushing the rules by using the World Anti-Doping Agency’s therapeutic-exemption system to its advantage.

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg Regrets Speaking Out on Colin Kaepernick

The justice, who had criticized the 49er quarterback’s on-field protests against racial injustice, said her comments were “inappropriately dismissive and harsh.”

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Sports Business: Is It a Risk for the 49ers to Start Colin Kaepernick? Not Anymore

The Niners restructured their already team-friendly contract with their quarterback ahead of his start on Sunday, eliminating their financial exposure in case of an injury.

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U.S. Officials Reassure Athletes After New Russian Hack of Medical Files

The reassurances come after an email account belonging to the science director of the United States Anti-Doping Agency was compromised.

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Sports of The Times: The Nationals Can’t Escape Their Sad Endings

The Nationals have won their division in three of the past five years but once again could not get past the first round.

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Soccer Player Ched Evans Is Acquitted of Rape Charges in Retrial

The verdict was a vindication for Evans, 27, who spent two and a half years in prison but has already restarted his playing career, at Chesterfield F.C. in English soccer’s third tier.

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FIFA Decision Boosts U.S.’s Chance to Host 2026 World Cup

The governing body of soccer voted on Friday to bar Europe and Asia from bidding because those regions are hosting the next two World Cups.

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N.F.L. Schedule: Here’s Who We Think Will Win in Week 6

The 4-1 Cowboys play the 3-1 Packers; Colin Kaepernick starts for the 49ers; and unbeaten Minnesota is off. Here’s what to expect.

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Sports of The Times: Uprooted to Brooklyn, and Nourished by Cricket

Bangladeshi immigrants form bonds in high school while spreading the game in their adopted country.

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Sports Briefing: Se Ri Pak, a Golfing Inspiration, Retires at South Korean Event

Pak, who won 25 L.P.G.A. titles and five majors, was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2007.

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On Baseball: Clayton Kershaw Saves a Game and Perhaps a Season

In his first relief appearance in seven years, the greatest pitcher of his generation earned the first save of his career and sent the Dodgers to the N.L.C.S.

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Dodgers 4, Nationals 3 | Dodgers win series, 3-2: Dodgers Rally Past Nationals and Advance to N.L.C.S.

Los Angeles scored four runs in the seventh inning to overcome a 1-0 Washington lead and then held on for a one-run victory as Clayton Kershaw recorded the final two outs .

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Rangers 5, Islanders 3: Fresh-Faced Rangers Beat Islanders in 90th Season Opener

Chris Kreider, a wily Rangers veteran at 25, had the go-ahead goal and an assist in the teams’ second opening-night meeting since 1972.

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On Baseball: For One Fortunate Team, a Waiting Game Nears Its End

Every team left in the postseason has waited at least a generation since its last World Series triumph.

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On Tennis: Nick Kyrgios Gives Up, and Tennis Gives Him an Easy Out

Kyrgios clashed with the umpire and fans during another uninterested performance on Wednesday, but a recent ATP rule change meant he only received a small fine.

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With J.J. Watt Out, Jadeveon Clowney Is Stepping In

Clowney, the top pick in the 2014 draft, has been troubled by injuries the last two seasons. Watt’s absence has given him a chance to shine.

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An Unlikely N.F.L. Collision, Between Protest and Politics

One game this weekend features 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who kneels during the national anthem to protest racial injustice, and Bills Coach Rex Ryan, who has introduced Donald J. Trump at a rally.

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FIFA to Decide on Expanding the World Cup in January

FIFA’s president, Gianni Infantino, has pushed to expand the field to as many as 48 nations from its current size of 32.

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Boston University Won’t Celebrate Yet (the Season Just Started)

The men’s hockey team has 11 players drafted by the N.H.L., but Coach David Quinn knows how easily a sure thing can be derailed.

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Sports Briefing: Wayne Gretzky Returns to Oilers

Gretzky, who led Edmonton to four Stanley Cups, will become a partner and a vice chairman of the franchise.

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The Scouting Tools of the Pros: A Controller and a Video Game

Games like FIFA that were designed to reflect the sport’s reality have helped alter it, influencing professional players and front offices.

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Auston Matthews Scores Four Goals in His First N.H.L. Game

Matthews, 19, the No. 1 selection in this year’s draft, had arguably the greatest debut in the league, scoring on his first three shots of the game.

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Giants Host Cory Booker at a Private Meeting on Race

With recent Colin Kaepernick-inspired protests as a backdrop, several Giants players have been discussing how they can become more involved in the growing national conversation.

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A Viral Video Found a Coach Asylum. Outrage Faded, but His Worries Linger.

Osama Mohsen, a Syrian soccer coach who was tripped as he sought refuge from a civil war, found a job outside Madrid. But he still has anxieties about his future.

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Nationals Hope to End Washington World Series Drought Dating to 1924

Game 5 of the team’s National League division series against the Dodgers will determine whether Washington advances to the league championship or ends the 2016 season on another disappointing note.

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Cleveland Indians, a School for Executives, Face Mark Shapiro, a Top Alumnus

Shapiro, who joined Toronto after 24 seasons in Cleveland, prepares to face the Indians in the American League Championship Series.

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Tyson Fury Vacates World Boxing Titles

Fury, the British boxer who has admitted to using cocaine to deal with depression, said in a statement he would vacate the titles to focus on recovery.

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New York’s College Basketball Teams Unite, for a Day, Hoping to Revive a Bygone Era

Eight midmajor schools from the area held a combined event for the news media, seeking more attention in a saturated sports market.

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Russian Olympic Chief to Step Down; Putin Hints at Other Changes

President Vladimir V. Putin outlined a broad strategy this week to redeem Russia in the eyes of global Olympic officials in the wake of its doping controversy.

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Ronda Rousey Returning to U.F.C. With Title Fight Against Amanda Nunes

Rousey will try to regain the U.F.C. bantamweight title against the current champion, Amanda Nunes, in Las Vegas on Dec. 30.

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Judge Rules Derrick Rose Case Will Continue

The judge in Derrick Rose’s civil rape trial denied a motion by Rose’s legal team for a dismissal or a mistrial on Wednesday.

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Sports of The Times: In the Cubs’ Locker Room, No Worries About a Curse or a Goat

The Chicago Cubs last won a world championship in 1908, when Teddy Roosevelt was president.

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Cubs 6, Giants 5 | Chicago wins series, 3-1: Cubs Rally Past Giants to Reach N.L.C.S.

A remarkable four-run rally in the ninth inning helped Chicago wrap up its division series with San Francisco.

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Tim Tebow Comforts Man Who Collapses After Game

After his Arizona Fall League debut, Tebow spent time with a man who appeared to have a seizure while waiting for his autograph.

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Sports Briefing: Tyson Fury’s Boxing License Is in Jeopardy

The status of Fury, who has admitted to using cocaine to deal with depression, will be one of the topics during a meeting of the British Boxing Board of Control on Wednesday.

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United States 1, New Zealand 1: Unfamiliar Faces Help U.S. Men Manage a Draw Against New Zealand

Julian Green scored his second goal in two matches, goalkeeper William Yarbrough kept New Zealand scoreless over 45 minutes in his first international start.

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Dodgers 6, Nationals 5 | Series tied, 2-2: Dodgers Squander Lead but Survive Against Nationals

The Dodgers’ bullpen quickly lost the lead after a herculean effort by Clayton Kershaw. But a hit by Chase Utley means the Nationals must again confront their playoff demons.

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5 Top Story Lines of the N.H.L. Season

The Oilers’ Connor McDavid and the Sharks should help keep the hockey compelling, but action off the ice, including expansion draft preparations, will draw attention as well.

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Derrick Rose Says He Expected ‘Setup’ in Rape Case

The night after Rose and two of his friends had sex with his ex-girlfriend, he suspected that she would claim they had raped her, he testified.

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On Baseball: Cubs Manager Joe Maddon Is Firmly Grounded in the Unconventional

Never mind the animals that intermittently inhabit his clubhouses; it is Maddon’s willingness to challenge the game’s tenets that has made him the embodiment of the modern manager.

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On Soccer: Thorny Issues Divide U.S. Soccer, and Its Fans

The federation’s concerns have recently included displays of patriotism, workplace conditions and, most prominently, a dispute over equal pay involving the women’s national team.

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Iran Wins a Big Game, but Cheering Is Out of Bounds

Iran played South Korea in Tehran on Tuesday, the eve of the most solemn religious days in the country. Fans were urged not to cheer out of respect for religious values.

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N.H.L. Trades Muscle for Pumped-Up Pace

The Penguins provided further evidence last season that teams that do not stock up on players who can skate well risk being left in the trails of their opponents.

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Putin Proposes Distinct Category for Athletes on Drug Exemptions

The Russian president on Tuesday suggested athletes who require therapeutic use exemptions be barred from competing against those athletes who do not.

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Colin Kaepernick to Start at Quarterback for 49ers

Kaepernick, whose protests during the national anthem have focused attention on police brutality and racism in America, will start against the Bills on Sunday in Buffalo.

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On Sports: How Colin Kaepernick’s Protest Is Connecting Playing Fields to the Streets

By kneeling during the national anthem, the 49ers quarterback has ignited a new era of activism by athletes.

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Aaron Pryor, Boxing Champion, Dies at 60

Pryor, a junior welterweight, was 39-1 professionally, and memorably battled Alexis Arguello, knocking him out twice, in 1982 and in a rematch in 1983.

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Glitz on the Gowanus: Pro Athletes Now Live in Brooklyn

Twelve of the 15 Nets players with guaranteed contracts live in Brooklyn; last year, with the team still practicing in New Jersey, there was only one.

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John Isner, James Blake, Boris Kodjoe Charities Benefit From Sales of Gluten-Free ArrowBars

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – “ArrowBar,” the newly-launched gluten free energy bar, announced that it will donate $1 per box of ArrowBars sold directly on its website to the charities of ArrowBar ambassadors James Blake and John Isner as well as actor and model Boris Kodjoe. Donations will go to The James Blake Foundation (http://ift.tt/1iu41Cv) which is [...]

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On College Football: Move Is Still a Win-Win for Rutgers and Big Ten, Except on the Field

Lopsided losses aside, the numbers add up financially for the Scarlet Knights and the conference.

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Tennis Fans Deserve A Wider Range of Games

When it comes to sports and games, they usually go hand in hand. The popularity of sport means that they have a wide audience and many players who would play their favorite sports as games. Think FIFA 17, NBA, F1, the list goes on. However, one sport that doesn’t get the levels of gaming recognition [...]

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Sports of The Times: Cubs Lose, but It’s Too Early for Ghosts to Rise

Conor Gillaspie, once a nobody, has become a powerhouse for the Giants.

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Giants 6, Cubs 5: Giants Prevail in a Marathon Thriller and Prevent a Sweep by the Cubs

Joe Panik’s run-scoring double ended the game in the 13th inning, long after both teams had blown late-inning leads, and forced a Game 4 in this National League division series.

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As Time Expires, a Buccaneers Kicker Finds Redemption

Roberto Aguayo lifted the Tampa Bay Buccaneers over the Carolina Panthers, 17-14, with a late 38-yard field goal after missing twice earlier in the game.

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Indians 4, Red Sox 3 | Cleveland wins series, 3-0: Indians Sweep Aside David Ortiz’s Last Bit of Magic

Ortiz, a prolific slugger, endured a quiet end to his career as Cleveland swept the Boston Red Sox to advance to the American League Championship Series.

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On Baseball: Cleveland Indians Are Rewriting a Hard-Luck Tale

Despite being rejected by one All-Star and missing a few others, Cleveland took another step toward its first World Series title in 68 years by dominating its divisional series against Boston.

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Nationals 8, Dodgers 3: Nationals Take Series Lead Over Dodgers After Battle of Bullpens

Washington outlasted Los Angeles in a game that featured 11 relievers, moving to within one win of its first playoff series win since relocating in 2005.

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Henrik Lundqvist and Rangers Are Renewing Title Quest After Long Off-Season

Lundqvist, who led the N.H.L. in saves last season and was Sweden’s goaltender in the World Cup of Hockey, hopes the Rangers can make up for their fast exit from the playoffs.

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Abby Wambach, Retired U.S. Soccer Star, Reflects on Her Addiction

Wambach, now six months sober, revealed in a memoir her struggles with depression and her abuse of painkilling medications and alcohol.

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What Exactly Is ‘Locker Room Talk’? Let an Expert Explain

A lifetime spent in locker rooms has meant overhearing good, bad and amusing conversations. But nothing close to descriptions of sexual assault.

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Members of Congress Ask N.H.L. for More Concussion Information

Representatives from the Committee on Energy and Commerce want more answers from the commissioner of the N.H.L. about what the league is doing about concussions.

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Tiger Woods Postpones Return, Saying He’s ‘Not Ready to Compete’

Woods withdrew from the Safeway Open on Monday, three days after committing to play.

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Need to Rent a Santa? Premier League Stars, Call This Gentleman

To hundreds of players in English soccer over the past 20 years, Charles Porter and his staff have been indispensable in providing the Premier League lifestyle.

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The Best Team in the N.F.L.? Right Now, It’s the Vikings

While indicators don’t suggest the Vikings are a superteam, there is more to the team’s 5-0 start than a surprising offense.

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Andy Murray, Agnieszka Radwanska Winners in Beijing – Mondays with Bob Greene

Mondays with Bob Greene   STARS Agnieszka Radwanska beat Johanna Konta 6-4 6-2 to win the China Open women’s singles in Beijing, China Andy Murray beat Grigor Dimitrov 6-4 7-6 (2) to win the China Open men’s singles in Beijing, China Nick Kyrgios beat David Goffin 4-6 6-3 7-5 to win the Rakuten Japan Open [...]

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Sports Briefing: Bulldogs Roll Over Gamecocks, One Day Late

Nick Chubb ran for 121 yards and two touchdowns and Sony Michel had 133 yards as the Bulldogs beat the Gamecocks, 28-14, and ended a two-game losing streak.

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Blue Jays 7, Rangers 6 | Toronto wins series, 3-0: With Help From an Error, the Blue Jays Sweep the Rangers and Advance

Toronto completed a sweep over the Texas Rangers after Rougned Odor made a wild throw while trying to turn a double play in the bottom of the 10th inning.

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Unexceptional Packers Offense Is Good Enough to Beat Giants

Aaron Rodgers threw for two touchdowns, and Green Bay kept the Giants out of the end zone until an Odell Beckham Jr. score late in the game, as the Packers won their second straight.

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Sparks 78, Lynx 76 | Finals Los Angeles leads series, 1-0: Sparks’ Alana Beard Hits Buzzer-Beater to Defeat Lynx in Game 1

With two M.V.P. teammates drawing attention, Beard buried a baseline jumper to give Los Angeles the first game of the W.N.B.A. finals over the Minnesota Lynx.

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For Cubs Fans, Enemy Home Runs Come With a Duty: ‘Throw. It. Back.’

Launching back caught balls is a beloved tradition for many Cubs fans. But to others, “A home run ball is a home run ball.”

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Falcons Solve Broncos’ Defense, and Humble Paxton Lynch in His First Start

Matt Ryan threw for 267 yards, Atlanta’s backs racked up yards on the ground, and Denver quarterback Paxton Lynch was sacked six times as the Broncos were dealt their first defeat.

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Blue Jays’ Secret Weapon: A Very Busy Rebuilt Rotation

A team known for high-profile sluggers — Jose Bautista, Josh Donaldson, Edwin Encarnacion — got to the playoffs with pitching more than power.

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Vikings 31, Texans 13: Vikings Pummel the Texans and Improve to 5-0

Under the guidance of quarterback Sam Bradford and a relentless defense, Minnesota has crafted the best record in the N.F.C.

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Sparks 78, Lynx 76 | Finals Los Angeles leads series, 1-0: Sparks’ Alana Beard Hits Buzzer-Beater to Defeat Lynx in Game 1

With two M.V.P. teammates drawing attention, Beard buried a baseline jumper to give Los Angeles the first game of the W.N.B.A. finals over the Minnesota Lynx.

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On Pro Basketball: Derrick Rose and Joakim Noah Distract Knicks, Right on Schedule

In another preseason of complications, Rose is tending to legal troubles in a California court, and Noah is sidelined by a sore hamstring.

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Indians Manager Terry Francona Has a Knack for Stories as Well as Titles

Francona seems to revel in telling tales that make him look inept at certain things, as his championship experience speaks for itself.

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Nationals 5, Dodgers 2: Nationals Even Series With Dodgers as a Fill-In Steps Up

The light-hitting catcher Jose Lobaton, playing because Wilson Ramos injured his knee last month, hit a game-changing, three-run homer in the fourth inning.

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Steelers 31, Jets 13: Ryan Fitzpatrick and Jets Avoid Turnovers but Can’t Evade Steelers

Fitzpatrick, who had thrown nine interceptions in the last two games, was efficient and faced modest pressure, but the Jets were shut out in the second half.

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Patriots 33, Browns 13: Tom Brady Returns to Lead Patriots in a Rout of the Browns

Brady, back from a four-game suspension, threw for 406 yards and three scores, illuminating just how much New England had missed him even as it started the season 3-1.

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N.F.L. Week 5: The Tom Brady Revenge Tour Begins

The Patriots quarterback returns today from his four-game Deflategate suspension. First stop: Cleveland.

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College Football Briefing: Tennessee’s Latest Comeback Falls Short Against Texas A&M

The No. 8 Aggies, who missed a field goal in regulation that would have won the game, scored a touchdown in the second overtime and intercepted the No. 9 Volunteers to end it.

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Panthers’ Cam Newton to Sit Out Game Monday With Concussion

The team said that Newton, the league’s reigning most valuable player, would be sidelined after a helmet-to-helmet hit knocked him out of a game against Atlanta last Sunday.

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Cubs 5, Giants 2 | Cubs lead series, 2-0: Pitchers’ Swings, and Their Throws, Keep Cubs Rolling Past Giants

Starter Kyle Hendricks had a two-run single, and reliever Travis Wood hit a solo homer, and Chicago took a commanding division-series lead over San Francisco.

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Penn State Ends Maryland’s 5-Game Winning Streak

The Nittany Lions’ Saquan Barkley ran for 202 yards, and Trace McSorley threw two touchdown passes, and the Terrapins fell in a Big Ten battle.

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Dodgers’ Hill and Nationals’ Roark Conquer Struggles and Morph Into Starters

The Dodgers’ Rich Hill, 36, and the Nationals’ Tanner Roark, 30, both finished the season with earned run averages under 3.00.

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Navy’s Upset of Houston Tightens the National Title Picture

The Cougars’ loss makes it highly unlikely that the College Football Playoff will include any team from outside the so-called Power Five conferences.

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United States 2, Cuba 0: United States Men Win in Cuba in a Tuneup for Mexico

Chris Wondolowski and Julian Green scored for the United States men in their first exhibition game in Cuba in 69 years.

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Carson Wentz’s Fast Success Animates the Eagles and Philadelphia

Carson Wentz, a rookie quarterback, has led the undefeated Eagles to three straight wins and has inspired much excitement in a city that has not won the N.F.L. title in 56 years.

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Sports of The Times: Nationals Build a Contender, a Neighborhood and a Legacy

A team that arrived in town in 2005 has revitalized a stretch of its waterfront and begun to unseat the Redskins as Washington’s favorite franchise.

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I.O.C. Expands WADA’s Authority to Lead Antidoping Efforts

Olympic officials proposed a set of changes to the global antidoping system, affirming WADA’s role in the fight against cheating and voicing support for increasing its budget.

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Healthy and Rested, Lynx Star Lindsay Whalen Is Primed for W.N.B.A. Finals

Whalen, a veteran point guard, skipped the overseas season to heal and also benefited from a specialized training program and a lighter workload.

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W.N.B.A. Stars Try to Move Up to Fashion’s Front Row

Why hasn’t a female LeBron James — a star of the fashion tents as well as the hardwood — emerged from the W.N.B.A.?

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Jets Seeking a Sharpness They’ll Need Sunday

The Jets, plagued by miscommunication and missed assignments, face the 3-1 Steelers in Pittsburgh.

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On Baseball: Rangers’ Best-Laid Plans Go Awry When the Playoffs Begin

The Blue Jays, playing their best baseball lately, have jumped out to a 2-0 lead in their American League division series against Texas.

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N.C.A.A. Names Sites for Championships Moved Because of North Carolina Law

Early-round games for the Division I men’s basketball tournament in March were moved to South Carolina, which itself had missed out on games because of a state policy.

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Cubs 1, Giants 0 | Chicago leads series, 1-0: Cubs’ Jon Lester Shuts Door on Giants, Who Once Came Knocking for Him

Lester showed how important a 2014 recruiting battle turned out to be, leading Chicago to victory over San Francisco in the opener of their N.L. division series.

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Dodgers 4, Nationals 3 | Los Angeles leads series, 1-0: Dodgers Defeat Nationals in a Pitchers’ Duel That Wasn’t

Clayton Kershaw labored through five innings, but the two home runs that Max Scherzer surrendered proved critical.

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Former Badger Gives Team Fresh Start, While He Finishes His Degree

A former Badgers captain and N.H.L. coach, Tony Granato was hired to replace Mike Eaves. But before he could assume the job, Granato had to agree to complete his undergraduate degree.

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Formula One: Grand Prix Drivers May Race Like Their Jobs Are on the Line

With just five races left in the Formula One season, nearly half of the 22 drivers don’t know whether or where they will race next year.

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Rugby: Coloradan Finds a Rugby Home Where the Sport Is King

Chris Baumann, a Colorado native who has racked up plenty of miles to play rugby, is one of the few Americans playing professionally in New Zealand.

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Jim Kilroy, Champion Sailor Who Earned Riches on Land, Dies at 94

Mr. Kilroy was a prominent California real estate developer who gained even wider renown for his exploits at sea.

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TV Sports: Cubs Enjoy an Unfamiliar Perk of Success: A Primetime Audience

If the Chicago Cubs capture the World Series this year, a team known for its tradition of day games will be seen almost entirely in a much more coveted TV viewing slot.

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Fantasy Football: Players to Start in Week 5

Among the players set up to perform well in Week 5 is Tom Brady, who could be rusty after his four-game suspension but has the good fortune to play Cleveland.

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Indians 6, Red Sox 0 | Cleveland leads series, 2-0: Channeling Some Cavaliers Karma, Indians Push the Red Sox to the Brink

A four-run second inning, highlighted by Lonnie Chisenhall’s three-run blast, put Cleveland on the verge of its first American League Championship Series since 2007.

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Derrick Rose Gives His Side in Civil Rape Lawsuit

Rose told a jury that he interpreted a text message from his former girlfriend to be consent to have sex with her that night.

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Colorado Woman Swims Nearly 82 Miles, Likely Setting Record

Sarah Thomas, who completed a nearly 82-mile swim across Lake Powell in 56 hours, said that the vast distance was not her biggest fear.

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Costa Rican Soccer Official Pleads Guilty in FIFA Corruption Case

Eduardo Li, the 18th defendant convicted in the United States’ world-soccer corruption case, promised to forfeit $668,000 and faces up to 60 years in prison.

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Blue Jays 5, Rangers 3: Blue Jays Take Control of Division Series With Four Home Runs

Troy Tulowitzki, Kevin Pillar, Ezequiel Carrera and Edwin Encarnacion slammed home runs off the Rangers’ Yu Darvish.

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American Chess Player Boycotts Championship in Iran Over Hijab Rule

Nazi Paikidze-Barnes, a women’s chess champion, said she would not attend next year’s women’s world competition because religious law would require her to wear a hijab.

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Sports Business: Is the N.F.L.’s Concussion Settlement Broken?

A look at the landmark deal, and whether it’s good for all retired N.F.L. players, or just those currently suffering from obvious brain damage.

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Kosovo: The Road Team

Competing in World Cup qualifying matches for the first time, Kosovo’s soccer team finds a politically fraught landscape.

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Keeping Score: Sorry, Cubs Fans: You’re Probably Doomed

Since 1995, only four baseball teams with the best regular-season record went on to win the World Series.

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Tiger Woods to Return to Golf Next Week in PGA Tour Opener

Woods, who last played in August 2015, on Friday officially entered the Safeway Open, which begins Thursday in Napa, Calif.

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N.F.L. Schedule: Here’s Who We Think Will Win in Week 5

Tom Brady returns, but the Patriots are no longer among the unbeaten teams. Here’s what to expect.

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Rafael Nadal Comeback Adds Steam In China

Rafael Nadal is like a fine wine and gets better with age. After fully recovering from injuries that have affected him in the past, he is starting to regain top form again and looking to gain valuable ranking points in the Asian swing of the ATP World Tour. In the China Open, he is seeded [...]

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Alabama Is Hard on Opponents. On Itself, Even Harder.

For the top-ranked and unbeaten Crimson Tide, who were to enter a brutal four-game stretch Saturday, there is always room for improvement.

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Indians 5, Red Sox 4 | Cleveland leads series, 1-0: Red Sox Muster Threat After Rick Porcello Stumbles, but Indians Hold On

Porcello, who won 22 games during the regular season, gave up three home runs in a four-hitter span in the third inning.

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On Baseball: Blue Jays Pummel Cole Hamels, the Rangers’ Big-Game Ace

In his last five postseason starts, Hamels had given up six earned runs. In a 10-1 loss to Toronto, he gave up six earned runs in less than four innings.

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Derrick Rose’s Accuser Testifies During an Emotional Day in Court

Rose’s ex-girlfriend testified about a night of drinking at the player’s Beverly Hills mansion and the incident that led her to file a lawsuit saying she was raped.

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Mets or Giants? In Wrigleyville Bar, It Didn’t Matter

Of all the things Cubs fans could have felt while waiting to learn their opponent for the next round, the strangest may have been confidence.

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TV Sports: Some Advice for a Fox Announcer: Let It Go, Joe

Joe Buck, citing fears of losing his job, has had numerous hair transplant operations. One of them caused him to lose his voice.

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The New-Look Knicks Seek an Identity

A lopsided loss in the preseason opener produced a mix of optimism and disappointment for a team with a slew of new players.

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Former Badger Hits the Ice and the Books at His Alma Mater

A former Badgers captain and N.H.L. coach, Tony Granato was hired to replace Mike Eaves. But before he could assume the job, Granato had to agree to complete his undergraduate degree.

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On Baseball: First Round in Clash of Unlikely Rivals Goes to the Blue Jays

There is nothing that would fuel a rivalry between the Blue Jays and the Rangers except one thing: These teams have it in for each other.

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The Mets’ Big Off-Season Question: Whither Yoenis Cespedes?

The 30-year-old slugger could opt out of his contract and test the market. And seven other Mets are eligible for free agency.

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The Cubs Confront the Curse: Is This the Year?

Anxiety and excitement are in the air in Chicago with the Cubs still seeking their first World Series title since 1908.

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Asian-American Fighters Return to Ancestral Homelands, and Find Fans Waiting

Promoters have found that fans in the Philippines, Singapore, Myanmar and elsewhere support Asian-American fighters who have embraced their heritage.

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Ramzan Kadyrov, Chechen Strongman, Criticized Over Televised Child Fights

Ramzan A. Kadyrov bragged about the ring exploits of his three sons, ages 10, 9, and 8, who won mixed martial arts bouts.

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Hurricane Scrambles Saturday’s Sports Schedule

College football games — including Louisiana State’s visit to No. 18 Florida — were pushed back from Saturday. The N.F.L. was watching Sunday closely, too.

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Player Who Sold Pills to Derek Boogaard Is Sentenced to Probation

Jordan Hart, who admitted to providing Boogaard with prescription painkillers, had pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor in a case that has angered Boogaard’s family.

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Barred From Baseball (in Taiwan)

The nation’s game-fixing scandal from 2006 to 2009 ruined careers and shamed many of those involved into hiding. Two star players share how they have sought to redeem themselves.

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Cardinals’ Carson Palmer Won’t Play Thursday Against 49ers

The quarterback, who sustained a concussion last week, was not cleared to play, his coach said.

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Sports of The Times: A Mets Season of Illogical Success Finally Comes to an End

The Mets season was near laughable in the extravagance of its bad luck.

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Sports of The Times: A Mets Season of Illogical Success Finally Comes to an End

The Mets season was near laughable in the extravagance of its bad luck.

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Fantasy Football: Players to Start in Week 5

Among the players set up to perform well in Week 5 is Tom Brady, who could be rusty after his four-game suspension but has the good fortune to play Cleveland.

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Conor Gillaspie’s Winning Homer Culminated a Journey of Soul-Searching

After a frustrating 2015, Gillaspie entered this season feeling calm despite beginning in the minors. On Wednesday, he delivered the Giants’ most memorable hit of the year.

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Sports Briefing: Tom Brady’s Return Buoys Spirits in New England

Brady had been barred from the Patriots’ practice facility during his suspension but New England will face a weak Cleveland defense on Sunday.

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On Baseball: Giants Rely on a Familiar Formula, and a Great Equalizer

Giants pitcher Madison Bumgarner again showed he owns the postseason, allowing just four hits in a shutout win in the National League wild-card game.

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A Brief History of the Single-Elimination Wild-Card Game

With the wild-card game entering its fifth year, some trends are starting to develop. For instance, with teams using their aces, the games have on balance been low scoring.

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Conor Gillaspie’s Home Run Lifts Giants Over Mets in N.L. Wild-Card Game

Gillaspie’s three-run homer in the top of the ninth off Jeurys Familia ended the Mets’ season despite an outstanding start from Noah Syndergaard.

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With Youth in Place, the Yankees Look Ahead

In a post-mortem for the 2016 season, General Manager Brian Cashman and Manager Joe Girardi both say they believe the team is poised for success.

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Jury Is Selected in Lawsuit Accusing Derrick Rose of Rape

An ex-girlfriend claims Rose and two other men gang-raped her while she was incapacitated.

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Wild-Card Lineup Is Set for the Mets. Now Comes the Game.

The Mets tried to balance health and their opponent in their roster and starting lineup for the National League wild-card game against the San Francisco Giants.

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To Enhance Scoring, N.H.L. Looks to Shrink the Goalie

The league, which starts its 2016-17 season next Wednesday, is overhauling rules on the size and design of goalie equipment.

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Maria Sharapova Claims Victory and Goes on the Offensive

Happy with a 15-month doping ban, she attacked the leaders of tennis for their handling of her case.

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Madison Bumgarner: Postseason King

Bumgarner, who pitches tonight for the Giants against the Mets in the National League wild-card game, is just about the best postseason pitcher since Christy Mathewson.

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On Baseball: After Buck Showalter’s Plan Fizzled, I Had Questions: How? Why? Huh?

Showalter, Baltimore’s manager, chose not to use Zach Britton, the best reliever in baseball, as his team lost to Toronto in the American League wild-card game.

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Blue Jays 5, Orioles 2: Blue Jays Top Orioles in 11 Innings in A.L. Wild-Card Game

In a battle of home-run-hitting teams, Edwin Encarnacion’s three-run shot sent Toronto to the divisional round, where it will face the Texas Rangers.

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Sports Briefing: Potential Jurors Face Questions in Derrick Rose Rape Suit

Rose told reporters that he did not settle the case because he looks forward to telling his version of the events.

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Jack Kirrane, Captain of U.S. Gold Medal Hockey Team in 1960, Dies at 86

Mr. Kirrane also played on the 1948 American Olympic team, which did not win a medal, and he had the longest span between appearances on United States Olympic hockey teams as a result.

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On Baseball: Home Runs Are Way Up. Some Theories Why.

Only the 2000 season had more homers than the 2016 season. Nobody hit 50, but everyone seemed to hit 30.

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On Tennis: Sharapova’s Case Shows How Unforced Errors Hurt Cleanup Efforts

The athlete, her handlers and tennis officials all bear some blame for the doping suspension of one of the sport’s biggest stars.

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Noah Syndergaard Was Mets’ Logical Choice to Face Giants and Madison Bumgarner

Syndergaard, the last healthy pitcher of five young starters the Mets began the season expecting to get major contributions from, has also been dominant.

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Once Damaged Goods, Mets’ Josh Smoker Returns to the Top Shelf

A first-round draft pick by the Nationals in 2007, the left-handed Smoker had multiple shoulder operations and was released, but he eventually earned a second chance elsewhere.

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After Another Giants Loss, the Talk Is All About Odell Beckham Jr.

Beckham is having a tough season, and his coach and his quarterback are trying to deal with his frustration.

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With Devils Seeking More Offense, Taylor Hall Settles In

The Devils acquired Hall, 24, who scored 26 goals last season for the Oilers, to add more skill and panache to their offense.

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Tom Brady Returns to Patriots After Suspension

The quarterback returned after Deflategate, but members of the team, including its coach, did not immediately confirm it.

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On College Football: A.C.C. May Add a Ninth Conference Game, for Money and for Fairness

The conference is creating a dedicated cable network with ESPN, which wants stronger matchups. The change would also bring the A.C.C. in line with other power conferences.

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With Court Ruling, Maria Sharapova Can Return to Tennis in 2017

The top sports court in the world reduced Sharapova’s two-year suspension for taking meldonium, a heart medication that was banned this year.

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Essay: A Mets Fan’s Daughter Catches the Bug

A longtime fan who has shared his passion for baseball with three male friends, mainly through an email conversation, embraces his daughter’s entry into the fold.

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Forecast for Baseball Playoffs: Persistent Drought

Six New York Times sportswriters offer their predictions (and wisecracks) as baseball’s postseason begins, and most of them are not picking the Cubs.

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Sports Briefing: Despite Struggles, Ryan Fitzpatrick Remains Jets’ Starter

Fitzpatrick, who has thrown nine interceptions in the past two games, still gives the team its best chance to win, Coach Todd Bowles said.

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Vikings 24, Giants 10: Odell Beckham Jr.? Steamed. The Giants’ Defense? Rolled.

Too many penalties, too few takeaways, mounting injuries and Beckham’s inability to control his temper all contributed to a loss to the Vikings.

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Terry Collins, Author of Mets’ Playoff Run, Acts as an Open Book

On the way to a wild-card berth, the candid Collins, at times searing and at times serene, inspired his players by telling them exactly what they needed to hear.

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On Golf: France’s Hope for 2018 Ryder Cup: If We Host It, They Will Come

The competition will be held in Continental Europe for only the second time, giving France an opportunity to popularize a sport its citizens have not strongly embraced.

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With a Single Baseball, Seeking to Connect All 312 Hall of Famers

A New York City baseball fan has spent six years traveling with a faded ball, hoping to pay homage to all the inductees of the Baseball Hall of Fame, living and dead.

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Protest Started by Colin Kaepernick Spreads to High School Students

Like the San Francisco 49ers quarterback, football players across the country are silently taking a knee during the national anthem to protest racism.

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Cantor Fitzgerald Gambling Affiliate Settles Investigation

The subsidiary, a large sports book runner in Las Vegas, agreed to pay about $22.5 million to settle accusations of illegal gambling and money laundering.

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As Maria Sharapova’s Case Winds Down, Reduced Penalty Is a Possibility

Sharapova appealed her two-year suspension for positive tests for meldonium. And since a disciplinary panel determined her violation was unintentional, Tuesday’s ruling may go in her favor.

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Sports Business: O’Bannon Ruling Stands, but the N.C.A.A.’s Status Quo Is Wobbling

The Supreme Court turned down Ed O’Bannon’s case, which in the end effected little legal change but brought renewed attention to outdated rules governing college athletes.

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A Brief History of the Single-Elimination Wild-Card Game

With the wild-card game entering its fifth year, some trends are starting to develop.

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Supreme Court Declines to Consider N.C.A.A. Rules on Paying Athletes

The justices turned down a review of a California ruling that the association could restrict athletes’ compensation beyond scholarships and a few thousand dollars.

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At 0-4, Cleveland Browns Are Alone at the Bottom

The Browns, the only remaining winless team in the N.F.L., will next play the Patriots in Tom Brady’s return.

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Bob Bradley Lands Premier League Job, at Swansea

Bradley becomes the first American to manage in the Premier League after being appointed to replace Francesco Guidolin at Swansea City.

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Petra Kvitova Ends Strong Week With Wuhan Title – Mondays with Bob Greene

Mondays with Bob Greene   STARS Petra Kvitova beat Dominika Cibulkova 6-1 6-1 to win the Dongfeng Motor Wuhan Open in Wuhan, China Karen Khachanov beat Albert Ramos-Vinolas 6-7 (4) 7-6 (3) 6-3 to win the Chengdu Open in Chengdu, China Tomas Berdych beat Richard Gasquet 7-6 (5) 6-7 (2) 6-3 to win the Shenzhen [...]

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LeBron James, Calling for Hope and Unity, Endorses Hillary Clinton

The N.B.A. star said on Sunday that Mrs. Clinton would champion children’s causes and “address the violence” in African-American communities.

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Without Tom Brady, New England Patriots Crash Back to Reality

With Jacoby Brissett at quarterback, the Patriots failed to score against Rex Ryan’s Bills.

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On Golf: Rory McIlroy Falls in Duel With ‘Captain America’ at Ryder Cup

To a teammate, Patrick Reed looked a lot like a superhero, tackling the tournament’s toughest missions leading up to a battle with McIlroy, Europe’s most celebrated player.

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The Mets and Noah Syndergaard Ready for the Giants and Madison Bumgarner

A loss to the Phillies marked the end of the Mets’ regular season. A high-stakes duel comes on Wednesday.

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Orioles 5, Yankees 2: Yankees Give Mark Teixeira a Handshake and Embrace the Future

The team bid farewell to Teixeira, who battled injuries in the final season of his career. Now its rebuilding effort goes into full effect.

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Patriots Stunned by Bills in First Shutout Loss at Gillette Stadium

New England, still missing Tom Brady, struggled in its first loss of the season.

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One Season Ends and Another Begins: Baseball Playoff Matchups Are Set

The postseason will begin on Tuesday with the American League wild-card game between Baltimore and Toronto. The Mets host the Giants on Wednesday.

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Seahawks 27, Jets 17: Jets Fall in a Crucial Game Against the Seahawks

Deemed a “must-win” by Darrelle Revis, the showdown with Seattle turned on coverage breakdowns and three fourth-quarter interceptions thrown by Ryan Fitzpatrick.

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U.S. Captures Ryder Cup, Ending Europe’s Streak

The Americans clinched their first victory in the biennial event since 2008 when Ryan Moore, the last man named to the team, won his singles match.

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Cam Newton Knocked Out of Carolina Panthers’ Loss to Falcons

The Panthers’ quarterback was taken out of the game for a concussion evaluation in the fourth quarter.

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A Dominant Defense Fuels the Vikings’ Surge

Minnesota (3-0) has a defense that led the N.F.L. in sacks and was allowing the fewest yards per play on first down (3.38) entering Week 4.

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Jacksonville Jaguars Beat Indianapolis Colts in London

Colts quarterback Andrew Luck led a spirited comeback, but the Jaguars improved to 2-2 in London.

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Formula One: Ricciardo Wins Malaysian Grand Prix in a Red Bull Sweep

Daniel Ricciardo took advantage of a blown engine in Lewis Hamilton’s Mercedes as the Red Bull team scored its first 1-2 victory since 2013.

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N.F.L. Week 4: Who Will New England Patriots Start at Quarterback?

Here’s what’s happening, and what’s going to happen, in Week 4 of the N.F.L. season.

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On Pro Basketball: For Knicks’ Joakim Noah, Principled Stand Isn’t a Novelty

Noah’s decision to skip a team dinner at the U.S. Military Academy, which came amid prominent protests by other athletes, sprang from long-held pacifist beliefs.

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Clemson 42, Louisville 36: Clemson Slows Lamar Jackson and Halts Louisville

Clemson secured a narrow win by stopping a late drive, with a pass from Jackson, a Heisman Trophy front-runner, going for an 11-yard gain on a fourth-and-12.

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No. 4 Michigan Survives No. 8 Wisconsin

Jourdan Lewis intercepted Badgers quarterback Alex Hornibrook with 2 minutes 15 seconds left to end the final threat and propel the Wolverines to victory.

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Diego Costa Gives Chelsea’s Streak an Artful Ending

Costa helped Chelsea make its winless streak in England’s Premier League vanish with a 2-0 victory at Hull on Saturday.

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Ohio State 58, Rutgers 0: Rutgers Never Gets a Chance Against Buckeyes’ Defense

J.T. Barrett set an Ohio State record for career passing touchdowns with the third of his four scoring tosses.

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On Golf: Another Ryder Cup Rookie Is Bedeviling the Americans

Thomas Pieters, a 24-year-old Belgian, is following a tradition in which young Europeans have played like veterans.

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Ohio State 58, Rutgers 0: Rutgers Never Gets a Chance Against Buckeyes’ Defense

J.T. Barrett set an Ohio State record for career passing touchdowns with the third of his four scoring tosses.

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Sports of The Times: Just When It Seemed Like the Mets Were Goners, They Weren’t

In August, there was a pile of injuries and thoughts of doom. But the alternate dimension Mets are going to the playoffs, albeit through the bargain-basement door.

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Yankees 7, Orioles 3: The Bronx Becomes a Playoff-Clinching Party Spot, Just Not for the Yankees

The Red Sox celebrated their A.L. East title at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday, and the Orioles could add to the festivities there on Sunday if they secure a wild-card berth.

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Jets Face a Simple Test Against Seahawks, Knowing How Hard It Is

In each of the last four seasons, Seattle has yielded the fewest points in the N.F.L. No team this year has been stingier on third down, or given up fewer total yards and first downs.

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His Father’s Easiest Pass Was Giving Martin Truex Jr. the Keys

Martin Truex Sr. handed over the family car to his son after they had just one race together. He hasn’t regretted it since.

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Keeping Score: Rookie of the Year Is a Two-Horse Race in the American League

Detroit Tigers starter Michael Fulmer started fast but faded, while the Yankees slugger Gary Sanchez dazzled for two solid months.

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Mets 5, Phillies 3: Against All Odds, the Mets Claim a Wild-Card Berth

Their victory over the Phillies also ensured that they will host the wild-card game on Oct. 5 at Citi Field against the Cardinals or the Giants.

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Extra Bases: Zach Britton Is a Perfectly Unorthodox Choice for the Cy Young Award

Britton, the Baltimore Orioles’ closer, was 47 of 47 in save chances through Thursday, and had a 0.55 earned run average.

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Europe Closes In on U.S. in Ryder Cup’s Morning Session

After sweeping Friday’s opening session, 4-0, the Americans dropped the next two sessions to see their lead fall to 6½ to 5½, going into the better-ball matches.

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To the N.F.L., 40 Winks Is as Vital as the 40-Yard Dash

In the never-ending search for an edge, teams have opened their eyes to sleep as a priority, backed up by science that increasingly points to its importance for physical and mental health.

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How Love Inspired the Voice of the Dodgers to Rise in Song

Vin Scully’s wife, Sandi, wove together a family from pieces forged by life’s hardships.

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